Minolta X-7A - Film and Film Speed

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3. Replace the cover and screw it
in clockwise as far as it will go.
Main switch
To operate the camera. slide the
main switch to ··ON·'.
When
you have finished taking
pictures, move
the main switch to
"OF F" to prevent accidental expo·
sures and battery drain. (If the
switch is left on, however, battery
drain occurs only when the operat-
ing
button is touched, so you may
want to leave it on to avoid missing
unexpected shots.!
Operating
button
Touching the operation button
(with the main switch on) activates
the camera's meter, viewfinder LED
display,
and exposu re ·control sys-
tem . If proper contact is not
possible (e.g., when wearing gloves),
press
the operating button slightly.
The
shutter is released when the
button is pressed all the way down.
The viewfinder LED display will
remain
on for 15 sec. after you
remove
your finger.